NYT Connections Hints for October 11, 2025 (#899)
Game
ALLEY
SPORT
TACKLE
LANE
TOM
COURT
KIT
BOB
DON
BILL
WEAR
GEAR
PAT
WAY
PUT ON
STUFF
Hints by Category
EQUIPMENT
Back to CategoriesTools, gear, or supplies for specific purposes
GEAR
Equipment or apparatus used for a particular activity or purpose.
KIT
A set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose.
STUFF
Informal term for personal possessions, equipment, or materials.
TACKLE
Equipment used for fishing or other sports activities.
DRESS IN
Back to CategoriesPutting on clothing or accessories
DON
To put on clothing or accessories.
PUT ON
To dress oneself in clothing.
SPORT
To wear or display something prominently.
WEAR
To have clothing or accessories on one's body.
STREET SUFFIXES
Back to CategoriesWords that follow street names to indicate type
ALLEY
A narrow street or passageway between buildings.
COURT
A short street that ends in a cul-de-sac or dead end.
LANE
A narrow road, often in rural areas.
WAY
A side street or smaller road off a main road.
NICKNAMES THAT HAVE OTHER MEANINGS
Back to CategoriesCommon nicknames that are also regular English words
BILL
Nickname for William; also means invoice or bird's beak.
BOB
Nickname for Robert; also means to move up and down.
PAT
Nickname for Patrick or Patricia; also means to tap lightly.
TOM
Nickname for Thomas; also refers to a male turkey.